Evolution of Female Identity and Feminism in 20th and 21st Century English Literature
Keywords:
Women, Role of Women, English Literature, 20th Century, Women’s Literature, Indian women, Female Identity, global female iconAbstract
This research paper will examine how English literature from the twentieth to the twenty-first centuries depicts the changing roles of women and the feminine world. Examining the changing roles of women is the overarching goal of this research work. After the First World War ended it is a perfect example of how women's traits changed. During this time, women started to question the patriarchal society's expectations of them and go beyond their comfort zones. This happens once the fighting is concluded. A large number of new female authors who support feminist ideals have been challenging the prevailing masculine identity in literature for a long time. We anticipate that this pattern will persist. The purpose of this research is to examine the ways in which early to mid-century English literature promoted gender stereotypes by looking at it through the lens of feminist writers. Notable female authors, such as Dorothy Richardson, Katherine Mansfield, and Virginia Woolf, are the center of this inquiry. An important event that marks the beginning of feminism, it addresses issues related to women's subjugation in a male-dominated society. It marks the start of feminism in literary works.
Along with this, the paper delves into the portrayal of modern Indian women writers and their perspectives on their situation. In order to achieve this goal, it includes prominent works by Indian feminist authors spanning the 20th century and beyond. Furthermore, it showcases contemporary female heroines from throughout the world, highlighting the enduring influence of feminist ideas in literature and culture.
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